Research Proposal Assignment

Task

Assignment 1A:

Assignment 1A requires you to choose an initial research topic using a supplied research topic generation tool. Next, you will conduct a literature search to identify a scholarly paper relevant to your chosen topic. You will provide a detailed overview of the identified scholarly article using your own words. The review should include all components as taught in the unit (refer to weekly sources). You will provide an explanation of how the paper was identified and to what extent you think it is a credible paper. You will also identify other relevant sources relevant to the identified paper. You must include a screenshot of Turnitin similarity report showing the similarity percentage. Then, you will provide your personal reflection of your learning experience in this phase. The reflection should record your experiences, feelings and reactions during the learning experience in the last four weeks. This may include your commentary on Turnitin similarity percentage, evaluation of the adopted approaches, techniques or tutorial activities that have been helpful or unhelpful. You must also reflect on the consultation process you have had with your lecturer/tutor, peers and Moodle sources.

Specifications:

Your critical review report should not exceed 1200 words including references. The report must include the following components under separate headings:

1.    A description of the chosen topic.

2.    A detailed review of the identified paper with justification of its relevance (500 words).

3.    An evidence of the credibility of the paper.

4.    A summary of one scholarly paper cited by the identified paper including purpose, methodology, main finding and limitation (100 words).

5.    A summary of one scholarly credible paper that has cited the identified paper including purpose, methodology, main finding and limitation (100 words).

6.    A preliminary research gap or problem emerging from your review.

7.    A screenshot of the Turnitin similarity report.

8.    A critical reflection of your learning experience (300 words).

Assignment 1B In-class Peer Assessment

Assignment 1B requires you to assess one report submitted by one of your peers as randomly assigned to you. You must complete the peer assessment in class only. You will conduct the assessment using a supplied marking tool. Peers will communicate the submissions and assessments double-blindly. You must be objective and careful when assessing your peer. You must provide constructive and adequate comments to your peer on each assessment criterion. You will receive zero marks if you failed to provide sufficient and meaningful feedback on the assigned submission. Your lecturer/tutor will monitor the peer assessment for quality assurance.

Marking criteria

Assignment 1A:

Assessment will be done according to presentation, accuracy and coverage of the content for each part of the assignment 1A as set out under 'Specifications' section. The Turnitin similarity percentage must not exceed 10%. A marking tool will be available in Moodle to ease the assessment process. In particular, the following assessment criteria will be used to assess submissions:

§  The research topic is relevant, logical and concise. 10%

§  The selected articles are credible and relevant to the chosen topic 10%

§  The reviews are comprehensive, well-structured and concise. 30%

§  The identified gap or problem is promising and worthwhile. 10%

§  Personal reflection is relevant, concise and well-articulated in response to the assessment task 20%

§  Clarity of expression, language, format, referencing and presentation of the report with an acceptable Turnitin similarity rate. 20%

Assignment 1B:

You will receive marks for the quality of assessing yourself and assessing the assigned submission. Moodle will compare your assessment with the reviewers’ assessment of the submission. Based on how close your assessment is to the faculty's assessment of the assigned submission, you will receive a score for the quality of your assessments.  

The maximum Marks will be allocated as per the following table:

Assignment tasks	Mark allocation
1A mark: Quality of your submission	10 marks
1B mark: Quality of your peer assessment	10 marks

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